Communication Specialist
- No. of Openings 1
- Category NGO/INGO/Social/Develop.Projects
- Location 1
- Job Level Junior Level
- Job Type Contract
- Salary Negotiable
- Education Level Bachelors
- Experience 2 years
- Expiry date Aug 20, 2015 (Expired)
Job Description
The Communications Specialist is responsible for the effective content management of the Christian Aid Country Programme in Nepal. The role identifies and shares the best stories that show how Christian Aid and its partners are changing the lives of thousands of women, men and children during the post-earthquake period in Nepal. Working closely with colleagues, the post holder captures the latest news, results, best practices and learning from the programme for wider dissemination. The Communications Specialist writes, edits, commissions and repurposes a varied mix of content including case studies, interviews, blogs, photos and films for dissemination across Christian Aid channels and beyond to show the value and impact of the Christian Aid’s work.
Job Specification
- Has the academic qualification to degree level or equivalent. Experience in communications, marketing, public relations or journalism.
- Good editorial skills. Highly proficient in written English language and able to translate complexities into material that is compelling, jargon-free and accessible.
- Able to assimilate high volumes of content quickly and optimize for distribution across organisational channels.
- Writing for web experience and an aptitude in SEO optimization principles and content management system.
- A social media champion with experience of using Twitter and Facebook to drive an organisation’s engagement with key audiences.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills matched with high levels of visual literacy and creativity.
- Proven ability to handle information of a sensitive nature in a manner which does not compromise the programme or partners.
- Excellent time and project management coupled with high levels of multi-tasking and situational awareness.
About Company
Practical Action is an INGO which aims to reduce poverty through wider use of apropriate technologies in developing countries. It works in more than 45 countries through its offices in Bangladesh, Bolivia, India, Kenya, Nepal, Peru, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Zimbabwe. The guiding principles of Practical Action South Asia Regional Office are technology justice, innovation and scaling up. It is committed to poverty alleviation in Nepal by providing appropriate technology in a sustainable way by bringing sound technical knowledge and global experience to the field of appropriate technology development.